The Muraski Tribune: Issue 12

Good Afternoon Muraski Families,

I can't believe we are in the month of February! Depending on the days that you count, we've had 100 days of school and are already closely approaching the end of the 2nd trimester. This tends to be the toughest part of the school year as our students get a little stir crazy, there aren't any breaks on the horizon and the gray gets old, but we've got a lot of fun ahead for both our students and our families.

Please take a look at what's ahead. There is Breakfast with a Buddy, a Fashion Show, and Valentine's Day on the Horizon.

In February, we will focus on Kindness and Respect as a part of our community building and PBIS initiatives.

Let's have a great few weeks!

Mike Griffen & Monica Cooney

Please take the time to fill out the survey by clicking the link below. This information is very valuable in how we get better as a school. This aligns with our PBIS initiative and really helps with decision making within our school. Your feedback matters, so please take the time.

As we are still going through the winter months, please be mindful of our arrival and dismissal procedures, as how you access drop-off and pick-up impacts the flow of traffic, but also the safety in the line.

• When Arriving - Please only use the curb lane if you plan to drop your child off and allow them to walk into the building on their own. If you plan on parking, getting out of your car, and walking your child up to the door, please use the spaces that are available, so there is no break in the flow of our drop off.
• During Dismissal - Please do not park anywhere in the bus loop to pick your child up. This includes against the curb past the side lot entrance. This blocks visibility of the sidewalk. You are able to park on the grass as the loop meets the driveway, but please do not use the bus loop.

Conference Details:
• Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
• Time: 4:45 PM - 7:45 PM
• Format: Teacher-requested conferences

Important Notes:

1. This round of conferences will be conducted by teacher request only.
2. Not all families will be scheduled for meetings during this session.
3. If you have not been contacted but wish to request a conference, please follow the sign-up process outlined below.

Conference Sign-Up Process:

1. Email your child's homeroom teacher and/or the teacher whom you wish to request a conference with.
2. The teacher will provide you with a time slot if one is available based on the requests that they've made.
3. If a slot is not available, a teacher will communicate an update on the progress of your child via their preferred means of communication.

If you experience any difficulties with the sign-up process, please contact our school office at (440) 572-7160.

Preparing for the Conference:
• Review your child's recent assignments and grades
• Note any questions or concerns you'd like to discuss
• Encourage your child to share their thoughts about their progress with you

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be taking the spring Ohio State Tests on the dates listed below. Please plan accordingly and reach out if you have any questions or concerns related to the dates:

3rd Grade:

ELA - 4/15-4/16

Math - 5/5-5/6

4th Grade:

ELA - 4/14-4/15

Math - 4/28-4/29

5th Grade:

ELA - 4/16-4/17

Math - 4/30-5/1

Science - 5/5-5/6

The SHS Theatre Department is collaborating with Playhouse Square to sell a block of tickets for the upcoming tour of & Juliet on Sunday March 9, 2025 at 6:30pm. The jukebox musical stars SHS alum, Corey Mach, as Shakespeare.

Funds will go toward the mounting of SHS's spring musical (title to be announced at a later date).

Purchasing for these tickets are currently live and will remain open until 3/1/25, while tickets are available.

SHS FUNdraiser prices range from $32.50-$107.50

Regular prices range from $47.20-$145

SHS Theatre Dept. will receive $10 for every ticket sold. All patrons need to do is visit the following website:

Https://tickets.playhousesquare.org/g08

There are instructions explaining how to purchase tickets. You must enter the promo code SHSMUSICAL in the purple box on the top left. That will open up the ticket purchase below when the web page refreshes. Then, you may purchase any seat offered on the seating chart. Easy as that!

Join Strongsville High School Golf Team coaches and varsity golf players at the Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp! The camp is open to girls in 4th - 8th grades and focuses on developing the proper techniques in the golf swing, as well as improving skills for the short game and putting. The camp fee is $125 and will be held once a week in April and May from 6pm - 7pm at Valleaire Golf Club (6969 Boston Rd. / Hinckley). The Girls Youth Strongsville Golf Camp is open to golfers at any skill level. Click HERE for additional information and click HERE to register.

Email: mgriffen@scsmustangs.org
Website: https://muraski.strongnet.org/
Location: Muraski Elementary School, Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
Phone: 440-572-7160
Twitter: @MuraskiPrin